Shirahige Falls
白ひげの滝
A waterfall where groundwater seeps from rock crevices beside Shirogane Onsen and pours like a white beard into the blue Biei River, a stream with the same source as Blue Pond.
Shirahige Falls is a waterfall where groundwater from the Tokachidake range wells up from cracks in the lava layers and drops directly into the Biei River. It is about 30 meters high and spreads out like an old man's white beard. The water contains minerals such as aluminum, giving it the same cobalt-blue color as Blue Pond. The best viewpoint is the Shirogane Blue River Bridge, which spans the gorge. Admission is free. In winter (roughly November to April), the falls are illuminated at night. It is located within Shirogane Onsen town, about 3 km from Blue Pond, and can be reached by Dohoku Bus on the Biei Station to Shirogane Onsen route. The bridge is windy, so take care not to slip in winter.
Opening hours
Open all day (lit at night in winter)
Nearby sights
- Shirogane Onsen
- Tokachidake Bogakudai Observatory
- Shirogane Blue Pond
- Fukiage Open-air Onsen
- Hinode Park (Kamifurano)
- Takushinkan Gallery
- Shikisai no Oka
- Furano Jam Garden